Teach English as a foreign language and get the chance see the world. What could be better?

Here at The TEFL Academy we provide TEFL courses in Madrid. Take up the Combined Level 5 TEFL course (168 hours) that comes in two parts: the classroom course and the online course. The classroom course is completed over the weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Madrid. Taught by a team of qualified TEFL experts, this portion of the course takes a total of 20 hours to complete. The second part is completed online and is delivered in a flexible manner. You can study anytime in the convenience of your own home or anywhere with an internet connection. Our team of TEFL tutors will be there should you need any assistance.

The classroom TEFL course in Madrid will teach you how to plan lessons, methods of delivering lessons and more. More importantly, you will be able to practise your teaching skills and do some actual teaching. You will be sure to acquire a great insight on teaching English as a foreign language after this course.

The second part of the TEFL course consists of 148 hours of online study. You will have up to six months to complete this part of the course, but it usually takes about four to six weeks. This course involves a more theoretical approach to TEFL. It comprises grammar, vocabulary and other more intricate details of study.

We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the U.K. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

You will be awarded an internationally acclaimed Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) when you have successfully finalised the TEFL course. This certificate is Ofqual (UK government) regulated and has been approved as the same level as the CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. You can begin searching and applying for online jobs all over the globe on our TEFL Jobs Board as soon as you have graduated.
Also on successful completion of your TEFL course, we offer you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrolments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see the world and earn some cash while you are at it. If your TEFL course in Madrid is more than two weeks away, just pay a small deposit of €50 to reserve your place. Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

The online course consists of eleven mandatory units. All eleven units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 10 and 11 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You have up to 6 months to complete the course, but the average student completes the course within 4–6 weeks.

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Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. The minimum standard for most entry-level teaching positions is a 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, however to ensure our students can access the best global opportunities our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government).

Our course has been approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available in Europe.

You will see many courses available that are shorter than 120-hours, these options are TEFL taster courses and will not be accepted by most employers.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally.

Richard Lewington, TEFL Trainer

Richard qualified in TEFL in London in 2004 and has since taught in a number of language schools, large corporations and government ministries in England, Bulgaria, Spain and the Canary Islands over the last 10 years.

He is a Cambridge speaking examiner and has written his own ESL coursebook called 'Common Mistakes in English Made by Spanish Speakers'. Richard has a keen interest in exam preparation, teaching business and medical English and teacher training and brings a wealth of experience and down-to-earth advice to the weekend course.

"I bring a wealth of experience and down-to-earth advice to the weekend course."

Teach English as a foreign language and get the chance see the world. What could be better?

Here at The TEFL Academy we provide TEFL courses in Madrid. Take up the Combined Level 5 TEFL course (168 hours) that comes in two parts: the classroom course and the online course. The classroom course is completed over the weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Madrid. Taught by a team of qualified TEFL experts, this portion of the course takes a total of 20 hours to complete. The second part is completed online and is delivered in a flexible manner. You can study anytime in the convenience of your own home or anywhere with an internet connection. Our team of TEFL tutors will be there should you need any assistance.

The classroom TEFL course in Madrid will teach you how to plan lessons, methods of delivering lessons and more. More importantly, you will be able to practise your teaching skills and do some actual teaching. You will be sure to acquire a great insight on teaching English as a foreign language after this course.

The second part of the TEFL course consists of 148 hours of online study. You will have up to six months to complete this part of the course, but it usually takes about four to six weeks. This course involves a more theoretical approach to TEFL. It comprises grammar, vocabulary and other more intricate details of study.

We are the world's only TEFL course provider that has received official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies both in the US and the U.K. Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

You will be awarded an internationally acclaimed Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours) when you have successfully finalised the TEFL course. This certificate is Ofqual (UK government) regulated and has been approved as the same level as the CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. You can begin searching and applying for online jobs all over the globe on our TEFL Jobs Board as soon as you have graduated.
Also on successful completion of your TEFL course, we offer you the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field of teaching English. All enrolments on our level 5 course include a free top-up course in Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Business English or Teaching Online & 1:1. You will be provided with a unique discount code with your booking confirmation email which can be redeemed against your chosen course.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see the world and earn some cash while you are at it. If your TEFL course in Madrid is more than two weeks away, just pay a small deposit of €50 to reserve your place. Deposits are only accepted for courses more than 2 weeks away, your online course will be available as soon as you have paid the balance in full.

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Online Course (Instant access on enrolment)

The online course consists of eleven mandatory units. All eleven units are exam-assessed and for units 5, 10 and 11 there are also coursework-assessed assignments. You have up to 6 months to complete the course, but the average student completes the course within 4–6 weeks.

Course options explained

With so much choice and such a vast amount of conflicting information available on the Internet it can be difficult for potential TEFL course students to make the correct choice. The minimum standard for most entry-level teaching positions is a 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, however to ensure our students can access the best global opportunities our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), which is regulated by Ofqual (UK government).

Our course has been approved by Ofqual as the same level as the CELTA & Trinity CertTESOL qualifications. This means our course is the most internationally recognised, accessible and affordable, TEFL qualification available in Europe.

You will see many courses available that are shorter than 120-hours, these options are TEFL taster courses and will not be accepted by most employers.

Career opportunities

With 1.5 billion people wanting to learn English right now the career opportunities are endless! Once you have completed the course you will be qualified to teach English internationally.

Richard Lewington, TEFL Trainer

Richard qualified in TEFL in London in 2004 and has since taught in a number of language schools, large corporations and government ministries in England, Bulgaria, Spain and the Canary Islands over the last 10 years.

He is a Cambridge speaking examiner and has written his own ESL coursebook called 'Common Mistakes in English Made by Spanish Speakers'. Richard has a keen interest in exam preparation, teaching business and medical English and teacher training and brings a wealth of experience and down-to-earth advice to the weekend course.

"I bring a wealth of experience and down-to-earth advice to the weekend course."

Accreditation FAQ

Is the course accredited?

Our Level 5 TEFL Course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. The DEAC is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. Our course is regulated by Ofqual (UK government department) and awarded by Qualifi, a UK government recognised awarding body.

Who are Qualifi?

The TEFL Academy is fully accredited by Qualifi an Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a UK government department) regulated awarding body. Qualifi have robust quality assurance systems and procedures in place which all course providers must successfully pass in order to be accredited under the scheme.

Potential TEFL course students should remember that their prospective employers are likely to be based outside Europe. This means that accreditation bodies based solely in Europe may not be recognised by employers abroad. This is why The TEFL Academy has chosen Qualifi, as they offer international accreditation for training course providers.

Who are Ofqual?

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual is a non-ministerial UK government department.

You can verify our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

Ofqual recognise Awarding Organisations like Qualifi and regulate qualifications like ours. An Ofqual regulated TEFL qualification will be recognised worldwide and is highly respected by employers.

Who are the DEAC?

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission was founded in 1926 and is a U.S. Department of Education recognised awarding body. DEAC's goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it approves by requiring compliance with its published standards, policies and procedures.

What is a Level 5 qualification?

A regulated level 5 qualification means that Ofqual (UK government), have approved the qualification to be an equal level of achievement to other qualifications at the same level. Our Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168hrs) is equal to the following European qualifications: a diploma of higher education, a foundation degree, an advanced vocational qualification, 2 years at university, and the CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

What does "regulated" mean?

A regulated qualification means that it is officially recognised by government and sits on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. You can view our qualification on the Ofqual register here.

What benefits does studying a regulated qualification offer learners?

Choosing to study a regulated qualification is your guarantee of quality. Course providers offering regulated qualifications must comply with very tough quality assurance rules and procedures. This ensures that:

The staff delivering and assisting students are suitably qualified

The course provider has the resources to effectively deliver the qualification

The course itself effectively teaches and assesses the qualifications aims

The contents of the course have been written and designed by industry professionals and peer reviewed

The feedback and grades given to learners is fair, moderated and meets modern academic standards

Officially regulated by the UK government, therefore the qualification will be internationally recognised by schools, employers, foreign embassies and governments of most other countries.

How do I know if a qualification is regulated?

Any qualification that is officially recognised by the UK government will sit on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Make sure to ask your course provider to provide a link to the register for their qualification.

You can view our qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications here.

What's the difference between TEFL and TESOL?

TEFL and TESOL are both acronyms for teaching English to non-native English speakers. Both acronyms can be used to describe qualifications which certify you to teach English as a foreign language. To a large extent, "TEFL" and "TESOL" are used interchangeably.

TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Are cheap TEFL courses on daily deal websites like Groupon and Amazon too good to be true?

Offering a high quality TEFL course that provides students with qualified tutors and leads to a government regulated qualification doesn't come cheap! Course providers selling on daily deal websites must heavily discount their course fees and then split what they make 50/50 with the deal portal such as Groupon, Wowcher & Amazon.

With such small revenues it’s impossible for TEFL course providers selling on daily deal websites to:

Offer on-going support from experienced & qualified tutors

Have fair & moderated marking/grading systems

Develop and continually update quality course content & resources

Offer a course that leads to a government regulated qualification

Offer job support and on-going assistance after course completion

TEFL courses sold on daily deal websites are unregulated, unaccredited, lack academic credibility and will not be respected by employers.

Is a level 5 course always a level 5 course?

You may see cheap TEFL courses advertised online that claim to be a “level”, such as “Level 5 140-Hour TEFL Course” (often advertised on daily deal websites), unfortunately these courses are not the level they claim to be and are highly misleading.

The level of a course tells learners where the qualification sits on the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). If a course is not listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications, then it is not really a level at all. You can find our qualification on the register here.

Make sure you ask any TEFL training provider that claims to be offering a “level” of TEFL course to provide a link to the Register of Regulated Qualifications. If they cannot provide this, then the qualification is not the level they claim it to be and will not be accepted by foreign embassies and employers.

Your TEFL journey starts here! Fancy teaching English as a foreign language around the world?

Great! You’re in the right place. The TEFL Academy provides the very best in accredited TEFL courses, meaning your qualification is recognised throughout the world . The TEFL Academy is the world's leading TEFL course provider. We can help you acquire the skills needed to teach English as a foreign language, whether it be through our specialist online TEFL course or our combined TEFL course. Unsure which is the best TEFL option for you? See our TEFL courses compared page for an instant breakdown of course specifics.

Graduate Testimonials

Read Testimonials from our Graduates

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Sandra

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. I am very happy with what I learnt and I had a great experience in the class with the other students and the teacher. I think the two days covered really well what we need to learn to put into practice for our classes. It also focused a lot on giving us lots of valuable information for our career development as well as on how to prepare a good class depending on the level of our students. In general, it was a good challenge that covered from my point of view, much of what we need to learn to become good teachers and to develop our professional future.

Q. How satisfied were you with the TEFL Tutor?

A. He covered really well all the aspects we need to learn to become good teachers. He also emphasized in helping us getting opportunities to become teachers in the near future. I think he explained really well the content and also created a very fun and engaging classes during these two days.

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Olivia

Q. How satisfied you were with the classroom element of the course?

A. We learned a lot in the class and we were always occupied and participating in something. There was never a moment where I was bored or felt as though it was a waste of time. I found it very useful and it was a good experience.

Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?

A. The instructor was very helpful and answered any questions that we had. He was making sure we felt comfortable and relaxed in the classroom which made it a fun learning environment.

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Melissa Louisa Maria van Esch

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. I was already doing the online course and with this classroom weekend a lot of things that I've learned in theory, I saw in practice. And I could practise it myself as well. That helped me a lot. The teacher, Richard was good prepared and has a lot of knowledge that he shared with us. It was a good, intensive and fun weekend. With the teacher and the other students.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL tutor?

A. Richard is a really good teacher. He is clear and gives enough opportunities for questions.

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Ahmed Snabi

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. - interactive course, including a variety of activities and games and new methods to learn and apply. - giving everyone the opportunity to be creative and express their opinions. - a new perspective on how to teach and reach optimal results.

Celestina Javaudin

A. The course venue was well chosen, the teacher was excellent, the course program was intensive, dynamic and valuable for given content. Size of the group was optimal , we had time to practice too.

Q. How satisfied you were with your TEFL Tutor?

A. The tutor is very qualified for this course, communication was great, he was pedagogic and controlled perfectly the time during the course program

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Paul Robert

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. The tutor was excellent and the content of the course was very good.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. A great tutor with lots of experience. He delivered every element of the course expertly. He understood the needs of the students and tailored the learning appropriately.

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Ben Whitehouse

Q. How satisfied were you with the classroom element of the course?

A. Our teacher Richard, was very engaging with us as a group & individually, catering for all our needs & questions about the subject matter & details surrounding the qualification. It was a pleasure to be part of the classroom experience & i would recommend it to other people looking to broaden their horizons with a new & exciting qualification.

Q. How satisfied were you with your TEFL Tutor?

A. Richard made it exciting & interesting to listen to & participate in the classroom activities. He came across very well & was easy to understand when relaying the information to the rest of the class.

In regards to Think Talent, we are an information consulting company which is focused on introducing ESL teachers to schools all around China as well as help teachers explore Chinese culture outside the walls of the classroom.

EF English First is the world's leading privately owned education company. We have vacancies for teaching positions in both Kids & Teens schools and Adult schools across China so if you prefer the fast paced city life like Shanghai, or want to be immersed in the more traditional